If you live in an older home, built prior to the 60’s, your plumbing system is different than newer homes that use copper or PVC pipes and fittings. If you haven’t already, then you will need to seriously consider replacing your pipes with newer more efficient ones. It may not be as big of an undertaking as you may be dreading, but it needs to be done to avoid costly repairs from leaks or busted pipes. Galvanized Pipes Galvanized steel pipes are prone to corrosion. They are known for developing hard water deposits as a result of the corrosion. As ...
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Freezing temperatures are already affecting parts of the nation. It is okay if you haven’t given any thought to protecting your plumbing around the exterior of your home yet. It only takes a day or two and a small budget to ensure you are ready for winter. Garden Hoses The first item of your attention should be to properly store your garden hoses. They need to be detached from the exterior faucets. The excess water needs to be drained before you store them or you could potentially have a cracked and leaky hose come spring time. The best place to ...
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The most used and abused plumbing fixture in homes today is the toilet. A good quality toilet can last almost forever if your water isn’t corrosive and you properly maintain its inner workings. A running toilet can produce a high water bill and is worth the money in repairs, which could be less than the overage on your next statement. Inside the Tank If your toilet is running after you flush, try jiggling the handle. If there is some play to it before it gives resistance, you will need to look in the tank by removing the lid. Jiggling the ...
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One of the easiest ways to add equity to your home is by remodeling your bathrooms into a contemporary personal paradise with a luxury spa type of feel. Research has shown that most home purchase decisions are decided by the quality of kitchen and bathroom areas. Specialty bathrooms can be the make or break factor in closing a deal on a home sale. Even if you aren't planning on selling your home in the near future, it is still a prudent investment in your home and overall happiness by giving yourself the gift of a comfortable, relaxing and inviting personal ...
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If you are like me, you love the character of an older home. There are so many architectural details that make the home interesting, much more so than a home with just straight walls and no details. And you have probably noticed if you watch those home renovation TV shows, that older homes come with many problems. The electrical systems that were installed in older homes just do not handle the electrical load we put on them today. The same goes with plumbing. Any home that was built prior to 1960 probably has a plumbing system that needs updating. (more…)
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A surge in the amount of rain you get around your home can cause significant damage to your home and plumbing system. There’s nothing worse than gray water backing up your toilets and showers after a flooding episode in your area. If there has been a long period of dry weather in your area followed by a lot of or flooding, this can very well happen in your home. Here are some things to look for after a severe rainstorm: Ruptured Piping: A ruptured pipe can be caused from the ground shifting and putting pressure on the pipes that are ...
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Even though it is summer and we are located in central Florida, we'd like to present this article about frozen pipes. We aim to make this blog a resource to folks all over the country, not just here in Melbourne. Once in a blue moon the temp does drop below freezing here and there have been frozen pipe issues. Wintertime can be very hard on your plumbing and for most homeowner’s, frozen pipes can be any their worst fear coming true. With proper preparation, your home can stay leak free all winter long no matter how frigid the temperatures may ...
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For those with basements, ie Northern Central Florida and north, this article is for you. Every so often there is a whirring machine sound that comes on at random times, often in the middle of the night. One of those things that you never gave much thought to because you rarely heard it and if and when you did, you quickly forgot about it. On some days it is raining, sometimes there is not a cloud in sight. When was the last time you heard it? Maybe you last remember it was months ago while you were watching a movie, ...
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Californians are experiencing one of the most drastic droughts in history. California receives about half of its precipitation in the months of December, January and February, with much of that precipitation falling as snow in the Sierra Nevada Range. In 2014-15, snowfall was far below normal levels. Four years into record-breaking conditions, Governor Jerry Brown declared a drought State of Emergency on January 17, 2014 and imposed strict conservation measures statewide and convening an Interagency Drought Task Force. With water reservoirs at an all-time low, California Water Resources Control Board is considering a $500 per day fine for residents who ...
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We here at Space Coast Plumbing want to prevent you from paying shady contractors your hard earned money. Unfortunately, there are many plumbers out there that charge unreasonable rates and don’t even provide a quality service. They prey on inexperienced homeowners. They promise to get the job done right but what they really do is overcharge you and don’t fix the problem completely. Not sure if your plumber is shady or not? If he exposes any of these signs, chances are he is: (more…)
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